Tesla is expanding its Optimus robot training program from California to its Austin Gigafactory. The move is a major step in scaling up data collection for the humanoid robot, which Elon Musk sees as a potential blockbuster product.
Hyundai Motor Group announced it will begin using humanoid robots for manufacturing tasks at its U.S. factory in Georgia starting in 2028. The production version of the Atlas robot, developed by Boston Dynamics, was unveiled at CES. The company aims for a gradual rollout across all its sites as part
According to a CNBC report, China is scaling humanoid robot production faster than the US, with a slew of companies aiming for 2026. This puts them ahead of Tesla’s own Optimus project in the race to commercialize.
A former Figure AI safety engineer is suing the company, claiming he was wrongfully terminated after warning executives about dangerous robots. The lawsuit comes just months after the company reached a $39 billion valuation. The plaintiff alleges safety protocols were gutted after securing investor
In a new experiment called Project Fetch, Anthropic had researchers use Claude to program a robot dog. The AI-assisted team completed tasks faster, including getting the robot to find a beach ball. But the research also raises questions about AI eventually “self-embodying” in physical systems.
Elon Musk is using Tesla’s Optimus robot program as leverage for a historic $1 trillion compensation package, arguing he needs “strong influence” over the company’s future robot army. Meanwhile, GM’s BrightDrop failure and Rivian’s struggles highlight the brutal realities of today’s EV market as the
Shenzhen-based Leju Robotics has secured over $200 million in new funding from investors including state-backed entities. The company plans to use the capital to develop new robots and scale production ahead of a planned public listing, according to reports.
Chinese humanoid robot manufacturer Leju Robotics has reportedly raised more than $200 million in fresh funding ahead of a planned initial public offering, according to company statements released Wednesday. Sources indicate the substantial investment demonstrates continued confidence in China’s emerging robotics sector as it positions itself against international competitors.
Intuitive Surgical reported robust third-quarter results, beating profit estimates by 21% as demand for minimally invasive robotic procedures accelerates. The company raised its 2025 procedure growth forecast and adjusted margin expectations despite tariff impacts.
Intuitive Surgical reportedly delivered stronger-than-anticipated third-quarter financial results, according to recent earnings reports. The surgical robotics pioneer posted adjusted earnings of $2.40 per share, significantly surpassing analysts’ projections of $1.98 per share based on LSEG data. Revenue performance similarly exceeded expectations, with the company generating $2.51 billion against estimates of $2.40 billion for the quarter ended September 30.
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Elon Musk confirms NVIDIA’s DGX Spark provides 100X more compute efficiency than the original DGX-1 AI computer. The breakthrough technology arrives as companies like Dexory secure massive funding for autonomous warehouse robotics powered by advanced AI systems.
Elon Musk has revealed that NVIDIA’s new DGX Spark delivers approximately 100 times more compute power per watt than the original DGX-1 system he received from Jensen Huang at OpenAI in 2016. This breakthrough in AI computing efficiency comes at a critical moment for companies developing autonomous systems and physical AI applications, including London-based Dexory which recently secured $165 million in Series C funding following an $80 million Series B round earlier this year for its warehouse robotics platform.
